Principal Analyst Relations Manager

About the role

The Analyst Relations Principal will lead strategic engagement with industry analysts across observability, AI, and adjacent cloud technologies, ensuring they have a clear understanding of Datadog’s platform, innovation, and long-term vision. They will partner with Product Management and Product Marketing to translate complex technical capabilities into compelling narratives, while bringing analyst insights back into the business to inform strategy and positioning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the global analyst relations strategy across Datadog’s observability and AI portfolio
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key analysts across firms such as Gartner, Forrester, and IDC
• Partner with Product Management and Product Marketing to craft clear, differentiated narratives aligned to market trends
• Lead strategy, preparation and execution of analyst evaluations and research cycles, ensuring high-quality submissions
• Prepare senior leaders for analyst briefings with structured messaging and executive-ready materials
• Synthesize analyst insights into actionable recommendations for product strategy and go-to-market alignment

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Analyst Relations, Product Marketing, or a related role within the technology industry
• Proven experience building and scaling analyst engagement programs tied to business objectives
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts
• Strong executive presence with experience working with and advising senior executives in high-visibility external engagements
• Highest level of organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated collaboration with cross-functional teams including Product Management and Marketing

Benefits and Growth

Generous and competitive global and US benefits
New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
Continuous career development and growth opportunities
Product training to deepen understanding of Datadog’s platform and ecosystem
Internal mentorship and cross-functional learning opportunities
Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture